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Patent GB-189704245-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Manufacture or Construction of Wire or Metallic Cord.
Inventor: BROOK FRANK
Filed: 1897-02-17
Granted: 1898-01-01
Abstract: 4245. Brook, F. Feb. 17. Cords for hanging pictures &c. or for use in clocks in place of chains. On a core a, of twisted wires, twine, or the like, is woven, plaited, or interlaced a covering b of fine wire. In some cases, the core is dispensed with, in which case the cord is hollow. Fibrous materials may be mixed with the covering-wires, which may be plated, burnished, coloured, or ornamented in other ways.
Patent GB-189706380-A (GB)
Title: A Puzzle.
Inventor: CLOCHE GEORGE FRANCIS LA
Filed: 1897-03-11
Granted: 1897-06-19
Abstract: 6380. La Cloche, G. F., and Deans, C. S. March 11. Puzzles.-Three differently-coloured balls are enclosed within a box having a glass top within which also is fixed a cone, having a flat top in which are three recesses coloured to correspond with the three balls. The sides of the cone are provided with a screw-thread groove. The puzzle consists in causing the balls, by manipulating the box, to ascend the grooves of the cone and come to rest in the similarly-coloured recesses in the top of the cone.
Patent GB-189707990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tin Lined Pipes Composed of Iron, Copper, Brass, Aluminium, Lead, or other Metal.
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ALBERT
Filed: 1897-03-29
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 7990. Barraclough, A. March 29. Metal pipes and tubes, lining. Metal pipes are lined with a longitudinally or transversely corrugated, or a plain, tube A of tin or other non- corrodible material, the space between the outer and inner tubes B and A being filled with a non- conducting cement C, introduced by pressure or by suction. To preserve the eccentricity of the tubes during the introduction of the cement, either may be furnished with ribs, or some of the corrugations may be enlarged. String or wire wrapping can also be used for the same purpose. To ensure a good joint, the inner tube may be expanded by fluid pressure, or the outer one may be compressed. The inner tube may be of such a section as to allow it to expand with internal pressure due to frost, and so avoid risk of bursting.
Patent GB-189717468-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipede Pedal Clips.
Inventor: WHEELER GEORGE ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-07-24
Granted: 1897-10-02
Abstract: 17,468. Wheeler, G. A. July 24. Pedals. - Toe clips for bicycle &c. pedals are so constructed that, when not in use, they automatically fall and keep the pedal balanced. They are stamped, as usual, from sheet metal, into the form shown in Fig. 2, the end S being bent over so as to grip the pin p, a projection S being left forming with the clip a bell-crank lever. The pin p is carried in holes 30, 32 in the bracket B, shown separately in Fig. 3, which is secured to the pedal by the screw 21, the washers 25 permitting lateral adjustment by removing them from one side of the pedal frame a to the other. The plunger D, shown separately in Fig. 4, slides in the grooves in the bracket B, and, when pressure is applied by the foot, lifts the pedal into the position shown in the dotted lines. A window 60, Fig. 4, is stamped out of the plunger D and serves to accommodate the end S, Fig. 2, of the clip. In a modification, a spring is provided to prevent the pedal from sticking when the foot is removed. The bracket B is also provided with flaps which rest on the pedal tube P and help to keep the bracket in position.
Patent GB-189720842-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Device for Gripping, or Holding Crockery, Glass, and the like, while being Washed, applicable also to Holding the Dish Cloth employed in the Operation of Washing such Articles.
Inventor: RHODES JESSE CAWTHORN
Filed: 1897-09-10
Granted: 1897-11-06
Abstract: 20,842. Rhodes, J. C. Sept. 10. Cleaning glasses &c.-The appliance consists of a pair of tongs a, b, provided with a spring d and having suitable gripping-pieces e by which the glass &c. is held while being washed. A modified form of tongs for holding the dish-cloth is also described.
Patent GB-189721104-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Bottles, Jars, and similar Receptacles.
Inventor: EAST HENRY RUCK
Filed: 1897-09-14
Granted: 1897-10-30
Abstract: 21,104. East, H. R. Sept. 14. Bottles, jars, &c. are made of hexagonal shape in cross-section, to economize space in packing and storing.
Patent GB-189725893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Corsets.
Inventor: BREWERTON WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1897-11-08
Granted: 1897-12-11
Abstract: 25,893. Brewerton, W. H. Nov. 8. Corsets are provided with means for drawing up the slack or loose parts due to wear and stretching; and for folding up the slack parts so drawn up. The means consist of two bands b, each doubled around a bar c<2> of a buckle c attached to a loose band d. The ends b<1> of each band are passed under a stiffening- piece R and are fastened to the corset at a, so that when the corset is fastened the straps slip around the buckles and draw up the slack, which is then folded up by drawing up laces h, which extend to the edge of the corset, but the corset is not divided at the parts where the laces are situated.
Patent GB-189729171-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draught Gears for Horses or other Animals.
Inventor: DIAMANTIDI ALEXANDER
Filed: 1897-12-09
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 29,171. Diamantidi, A. Dec. 9. Starting.-The horizontal bell-crank levers B, B<1> are pivoted scissor-like on the vertical bolt A, carried by the carriage, and their rear ends are connected by the spring D, while the whipple-trees or traces are connected to the ends C, C'. On starting, the spring D is compressed and offers a gradually-increasing resistance to the exertions of the draught-animals.
Patent GB-189801321-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Safety Pin Attachments.
Inventor: WANGENHEIM MAX
Filed: 1898-01-17
Granted: 1898-03-26
Abstract: 1321. Wangenheim, M. Jan. 17. Safety-pins are made in two parts, the bow A, Fig. 1, having a loop a<1> and a cap a, while the pin B has a return end b and is sprung into place. Instead of the wire bow, a plate with eyes or caps attached may be used as in Fig. 5. Instead of a return end for the pin, other arrangements may be used to hold it in position, such, for instance, as the forked head, Fig. 15, or a bayonet-joint, Fig. 18, or a spring head and slotted plate, Figs. 19 and 21.
Patent GB-189807748-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders.
Inventor: JACKSON ARTHUR JAMES
Filed: 1898-03-31
Granted: 1898-05-14
Abstract: 7748. Jackson, A. J. March 31. Braces.-Consists of a connection for the back of braces, constructed so that the shoulder straps may be thrown off the shoulders without injuring the connection. It is made of a double folded plate A in which are pivoted two arms E having slots e<1> for the connection of the shoulder straps. The slot B serves for the attachment of the back tabs.
Patent GB-189818569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Shives.
Inventor: OLIVER WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-08-30
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 18,569. Oliver, W. Aug. 30. Bungs; venting.-In the bung a is fitted a perforated peg c having the inner end d projecting and shouldered to receive the tubular stem of a vent valve. In a modification, the peg c is dispensed with, the attachment projection being formed on the perforated bung.
Patent GB-189818758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ships' Propellers.
Inventor: VESELY ANTONIN
Filed: 1898-09-01
Granted: 1898-11-05
Abstract: 18,758. Vesely, A., and Hejtmanek, J. Sept. 1. Screw propellers consist of worms or screws with one or more threads. Fig. 2 shows a propeller with three threads. The length of the screw is preferably not less than its diameter.
Patent GB-189819576-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Machine for Rectifying Steel or other Balls.
Inventor: DUPEYRON AUGUSTE HENRI
Filed: 1898-09-14
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 19,576. Dupeyron, A. H., and Phalempin, E. A. Sept. 14. Milling.-Relates to a machine for rectifying steel or other balls, such as balls for bearings &c. Two blocks A, B, Fig. 2, are vertically reciprocated in slides by a crank shaft e and rods c, d. The blocks have striated tapering grooves a, b, Fig. 1, crossing one another as shown. In their initial positions, the edge y y of the block B is very slightly below the edge x x of the block A. A ball is fed to the intersection of the grooves, and, during the movement of the blocks, passes along the grooves, which act as cutting - files, the ball being spherically trued. A hopper feed is provided, the balls passing from a hopper g to a recessed wheel k intermittently rotated by gearing l, k<1>, the pinion l being operated by a ratchet pawl o' connected to an eccentric m on the crank shaft. The feed is timed to allow each ball to pass from the wheel k through a pipe r into the groove in the block A through a hole in the latter, at the instant this hole is opposite the groove b. The blocks may have more than one groove each, and one block may be fixed.
Patent GB-189901095-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bottles, Jars, and the like, and in Stoppers therefor.
Inventor: TRUEMAN JAMES COBDEN
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 1095. Trueman, J. C. Jan. 17. Stoppers.-The neck of the bottle &c. is formed with an annular seating a for the washer e, the ridge b above this seating being cut away to permit the passage of the lugs d on the stopper. The lugs are curved, as shown, on their upper surface, the stopper being secured by rotating it so that the lugs engage under the ridge b. The stopper is formed with an inclined seating c, which bears on the washer.
Patent GB-189901098-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ventilators.
Inventor: HONIGBAUM LOUIS HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-01-17
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 1098. Honigbaum, L. H. Jan. 17. Ventilating-shaft tops.-The cylindrical uptake A is surmounted by a polygonal head B partially closed at the top by a double cone C and formed with an aperture in each face. The apertures are provided with hinged doors which are connected up in pairs by rods, so that, when one is blown to, the other is held open. Each hinge pin rests on a ball in a socket.
Patent GB-189910621-A (GB)
Title: Separating Apparatus for Grain Cleaning Machine.
Inventor: ROBRAHN WILHELM
Filed: 1899-05-19
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 10,621. Robrahn, W. May 19. Separating grain.-Grain passing down the incline e falls on the adjustable dividing-board 1. A pair of rotary pitted cylinders 2, 3 remove the round seeds of tare, corn cockle, &c., while the grain is able to pass through the openings 7 by virtue of its elongated form and small diameter. Scrapers 5 remove any grain that may be carried up by the cylinders, and brushes 6 clean the cylinders from undischarged seeds. The apparatus may be combined with sifting and aspirating devices of known type, and with an elevator for the purified grain.
Patent GB-189911881-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Apparatus for Effecting Rotation at a Distance.
Inventor: CRONEAU ALPHONSE LOUIS
Filed: 1899-06-07
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 11,881. Croneau, A. L. June 7. Steering from outside vessel.-Relates to apparatus for controlling the movement of a rudder from a distance. The switch controlling the steering- engine is adapted to take up certain positions, and, when the motor has moved the object, a second switch cuts out the motor. Fig. 1 shows the general arrangement of the conductor &c. The controlling- switch 40 may be set on any of the contacts 41...47 and supplies current through one of the contacts 50...57 to either the bar 1 or bar 2 of a sliding switch. The current flows through contact 50 or 60 to magnets 4 or 5 and 12. The switches 8, 13 are rocked and the motor armature circuit closed through the rod 3, contact 11, and resistances 15, 17, 18 ; as the rudder or other object moves, it operates the sliding switch shown in Fig. 2, cutting out the resistances, if required, and finally opening the motor circuit when the insulating part 9 of the sliding bar reaches the contact. At the same time the contact 19 makes contact with one of the contacts 91...97 lighting up one of the lamps 33<a>, 36<a>, &c. to indicate the position of the object. A resistance 16 is thrown into the circuit when the motor is cut out, to prevent injury to the generator.
Patent GB-189912929-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coinfreed Delivery Mechanism for Goods Vending Apparatus.
Filed: 1899-06-21
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 12,929. Haydon, G., and Haydon & Urry (Limited). June 21. Sale apparatus; delivery mechanism.-A drawer D removes the lowest article from a pile in a chamber A, and a guard bail a, riding over the top of the article, drops behind it after it bas left the chamber. Normally the movement of the drawer is obstructed by a detent E which extends in the path of a cioss-bar t<3> between two brackets t<2> underneath the drawer. Coin action.-The coin dropped through a slot d in the drawer rests upon a ledge e on the detent. and is overridden by a forked ridge t on the underside of the drawer. The detent is thus lifted clear of the cross-bar. Coin-discharging mechanism.-The coin is not discharged till the drawer is pushed in again, when the ratchet teeth on the ridge under the drawer tilt the coin off the ledge e of the detent. Fraud, preventing.-A bridge b<2> prevents access to the drawer and serrations d' upon the drawer combined with the bail a<2> prevent the insertion of a knife or pin into the goods chamber.
Patent GB-189916101-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in or connected with Fowl Houses or Pheasant Houses.
Inventor: BLAND CHARLES HENRY MOUNTSEER
Filed: 1899-08-08
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 16,101. Bland, C. H. M. Aug. 8. Poultry houses.-Relates to means whereby the door of a poultry or pheasant house is automatically closed on the approach of a fox or similar animal. The sliding door e is supported by counterweights h, and is connected by a cord d to one end of a bridge a, so that, as soon as a fox treads on the bridge a, the latter drops and closes the door e. The bridge a may be turned up against the side of the house, and fastened by a catch. The weights h are so adjusted as to allow a fowl to cross the bridge without closing the door.
Patent GB-189918710-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices Employed in Cutting Cardboard Mounts.
Inventor: BRADLEY GEORGE HOWE
Filed: 1899-09-16
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 18,710. Bradley, G. H. Sept. 16. Cutting- machines for cardboard.-Relates to apparatus for cutting sunk mounts from cardboard. The cutter b is mounted on the stock or socket B, which is adapted to slide on the inclined guide-bar a. The bar a may be permanently fixed at the ends, or, as shown, it may be adjustably mounted in slotted brackets c and clamped by setscrews D. The cutting-board E is provided with adjustable fences or ledges, to serve for steadying and gauging the card operated upon.
Patent GB-189923551-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Horse Velocipede and Means for Propelling the same in combination with a Supporting Track therefor.
Inventor: CARTER JAMES
Filed: 1899-11-25
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,551. Carter, J. Nov. 25. H o r s e s, velocipede; tracks for sporting purposes; railways for recreation.-A model horse L is mounted on a platform K suspended by links J from a bar H carried on the forks of two wheels D, E, which run in a grooved circular &c. track A. The bar H carries footplates M and guiderollers 0, the latter running in grooved rails B supported on standards C, so as to maintain the horse upright. The platform K is connected by a rod T to a frame carrying spring ratchet bars R, R', which actuate a ratchet-wheel P on the axle of the wheel D. The rider, by pressing on the footplates M, gives an oscillating motion to the horse and platform, and thus drives the front wheel D through the ratchet gearing, causing the velocipede to travel along the track.
Patent GB-190003437-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Audible Signals or Alarms for Use on or in Vessels, Railways, Dwelling Houses, Bicycles, Fire Engines, Road Vehicles, and the like.
Inventor: RYDILL GEORGE
Filed: 1900-02-21
Granted: 1900-12-31
Abstract: 3437. Rydill, G. Feb. 21. Fog and like horns; whistles. - A wind instrument such as a whistle, trumpet, or reeded horn C is fixed to the top of a bellows A or an air pump and serves as an alarm for ships, railways, dwell. inghouses, cycles, fire-engines, road vehicles, &c. The bellows may be operated by hand or foot directly or through a winch handle, gearing, and crank. Fig. 6 shows the alarm attached to and operated by turning the handle I of a bicycle.
Patent GB-190003974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolling Mills.
Inventor: KUHLEWIND CORNELIUS
Filed: 1900-03-01
Granted: 1901-03-01
Abstract: 3974. Kuhlewind, C. March 1. Rolling.-A bearing for a rolling-mill is constructed to yield when the pressure becomes excessive and to return when the pressure falls to the ordinary amount. The construction also permits of supplemental adjustment to take up wear in the brasses. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the usual adjusting-screw 3 works in a nut 4 with an external thread of coarse pitch engaging a nut box 6 in the housing 2. When the pressure becomes excessive, the nut 4 rotates, causing an eccentric 12 to rotate and push out a wedge 14, bearing against a wedge 15 which rests on a wedge 17. A locking-block 21, passing through the wedge 17, engages the wedge 15 and rests on a slide controlled by springs 27. The movement of the wedge 14 forces the locking-block downwards, moving the slide and the wedge 17 outwards against their controlling-springs, thus relieving the pressure, after which the parts are again returned. The pressure may also be relieved by a handlever 30, connected by a link to the slide. The link engages a slot 32 so that the lever 30 remains idle when the slide is automatically operated. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the adjusting-screw bears on a block 35 which is prevented from rotating and rests on a plug 34, having a coarse thread engaging a casing 33 resting on the upper bearing-block of the top roll. The plug rests on a wedge 39, which, when the pressure becomes excessive, operates a locking-block 41, wedge 40, and slide 43 in a similar manner to that already described. Springs 56, acting on radial wedges, keep the block 35 normally slightly raised, so that it may absorb the jar caused by inserting a piece of work. In another modification, Fig. 10, the block 76, held against rotation, has inclined teeth 59, capable of rotating a plug 58 with an eccentric 60 when the pressure becomes excessive. The eccentric acts on a screw 92, held against rotation and engaging in a nut 93 with a coarse external thread, which rotates and raises a weighted arm. Or the inclined teeth may be applied to the wedge system shown in Fig. 5. The form shown in Fig. 5 may be modified, the compression of the springs 56 being adjustable so that plates may be rolled to a fine gauge.
Patent GB-190004849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: LITTLE GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1900-03-14
Granted: 1900-10-13
Abstract: 4849. Little, G. H. March 14. Tyres, pneumatic; felloes or rims.-Relates to a tyre applicable to the driving-wheels of motor road vehicles. The air tube N is enclosed in an outer cover composed of a number of layers of leather or similar material. The innermost layer A is formed by spirally winding and shaping a leather strip on a mandrel, and the second layer B is spirally wound in an opposite direction round the first. An outer layer G is then placed on, and is provided with circumferential pleats H along the tread part, and strengthening-pieces J along the sides, strips C, D, E being interposed between the layers B, G. FIlling-pieces K of hard material are secured between the pleats H by rivets, wire, or stitching. The layers of the cover are fastened together, preferably by stitching, and the cover is slit along its inner periphery. The tyre is attached to the flanges of the rim P by flat-headed rivets M, which also prevent creeping.
Patent GB-190005371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Digging and Separating Potatoes and the like.
Inventor: BATTERSBY ROBERT
Filed: 1900-03-21
Granted: 1901-02-09
Abstract: 5371. Battersby, R. March 21. Drawings to Specification. Screening potatoes.-Relates to screening-apparatus for grading potatoes, in combination with a potato digger. Two superposed inclined screens are employed. The discharge mouth of the screen is provided with a flap or door to stop the delivery of the potatoes while the hampers or other receptacles are being changed. The connecting rod which drives the screens are provided with one or more universal joints to allow of relative movements of the sides of the machine on uneven ground.
Patent GB-190006257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Supporting Devices for Cycles.
Inventor: RAMSAY ALEXANDER CHARLES MARQU
Filed: 1900-04-03
Granted: 1900-05-12
Abstract: 6257. Ramsay, A. C. M. April 3. Supports for bicycles &c. A forked rod g, g<3> is mounted in guides e<1> on the head, and can be brought into contact with the ground by lowering it by means of a lever g' pivoted o the e handle-bar. In the arrangement shown, the lower ends of the rod g, g<3> are connected to expanding claws working in sockets carried by brackets h fixed to the front fork. A spring d<1> normally keeps the support raised.
Patent GB-190008804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders for Articles of Dress.
Inventor: WARLICH OSCAR
Filed: 1900-05-12
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 8804. Warlich, O., and Terriere, D. E. May 12. Braces; suspenders for articles of dress.-Relates to a clasp for garment supporters which is used as an attachment to braces, and serves as a means of suspending the garment when the ordinary button is lost. Fig. 2 shows a front view of a brace tab with the clasp out of use, Fig. 3 shows a side view with the clasp in use, grasping the garment, and Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the clasp. It slides on the brace tab, and is made in two parts 17 and 18, pivoted together at 19 and having the lower ends 14, 15 turned in to form clasping jaws. On the tab is a metal band 7 having two projections 9, 10 on it. The lower projection 10 serves to prevent the clasp from being pulled off the tab, and the upper projection 9 engages in the raised part 16 of the clasp, which gradually decreases in depth towards its upper end, so that, as the clasp is pulled downwards, the projection 9 acts to force the jaws together.
Patent GB-190009819-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of Treating Sewage and Sewage Effluents.
Inventor: REEVES ROBERT HARRIS
Filed: 1900-05-29
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 9819. Reeves, R. H. May 29. Sewage filters.-The effluent from a sewage precipitating-tank, or effluents from sewage treated by any known processes, are conveyed by pipes to a series of nozzles E, of the kind described in Specification No. 9566, A.D. 1897, [Abridgment Class Sewage &c.]. These nozzles are situated above the sand or other filtering-medium F of a filter tank, and serve to deliver the liquid in a very finely divided state for facilitating aÙration and oxidation. Sulpbate of iron or other reagent may be mixed with the effluent before entering the filtering-tank. The filtered liquid passes along drain pipes G to an outlet H.